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Maybe. Depends on the babysitter. I know a lot of older teens and college students who are certified lifeguards and swim instructors.

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By Enna Xor
- Posted on Jun 27, 2013

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Depends on a lot of things: How old is the baby? Is there shade at the pool? How many kids are going? Are there life guards? Can the babysitter swim? I wouldn't leave my baby with a sitter that I didn't trust completely. If the sitter is comfortable with it and we talk about it, then I don't see it being a problem.

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By Anna Baran
- Posted on Jul 21, 2011

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No, heck, no!

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By Donna H
- Posted on Jul 18, 2011

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no

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By Cristina Rafferty
- Posted on Jul 17, 2011

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I'm sorry, but absolutely NO! I never even left my 4 -5 yr olds at the pool with adult friends. The pool is a huge responsibility!

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By Staci Smith
- Posted on Jul 16, 2011

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For me personally, only if they were older (16 - 21) and certified in water rescue/CPR. I would be ok with an adult who also swims.......not under 16. Not sure how they would react in a real emergency.......

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By Melanie Candela-Glaister
- Posted on Aug 21, 2011

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If it was mum and dad then yes, but nobody else under any circumstance! I don't even leave my kids with a babysitter other than their grandparents or their Aunty.

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By Mercedes Cote
- Posted on Jul 20, 2011

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Nope, NEVER.

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